Group Office Administrator (Maternity Cover)

Horbury Group Limited; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic organization in the UK is offering an Office Administrator position on a 12-month maternity cover contract in Barnsley. The role involves providing proactive support to the leadership team, managing busy diaries, and coordinating meetings. Applicants should be organized, tech-savvy, and have previous administration experience. This part-time role allows flexible working hours and includes generous benefits such as annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual holiday plus statutory bank holidays

Salary sacrifice workplace pension

Confidential employee assistance programme

Exclusive discount schemes

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience is essential.
• Must be comfortable working independently and proactively.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Directors and Managers.
• Manage diaries and coordinate key meetings.
• Create and schedule posts across social media platforms.
• Assist in organizing charity initiatives and corporate functions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Marketing experience

Social media experience

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

The Horbury Group is delighted to offer an opportunity to join our team as an Office Administrator on a 12-month maternity cover contract (until December 2026). If you are brilliantly organised, tech-savvy and excited by the idea of supporting a busy leadership team then this is a fantastic chance to step into a dynamic, varied role at the heart of our Group's operations.

This is a 21-hour-per-week position, with flexibility to tailor the working days and hours to suit both you and the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing proactive administrative support to Directors and Managers.
• Managing busy diaries and coordinating key meetings, taking accurate minutes and following up on actions where required.
• Creating and scheduling posts across all Group social media platforms and supporting internal and external marketing activities when required.
• Assisting with the organisation of charity initiatives, tracking donations and promoting involvement.
• Coordinating lunches where required, client entertainment, staff events and corporate functions.
• Collating and managing essential reports and preparingmonthly management meeting packs.
• Logging and forwarding training requirements to the Training Team.
• Monitoring staff holidays and ensuring procedures are followed.

Key Benefits

• Generous Leave - 25 days annual holiday plus statutory bank holidays (the pro-rated equivalent for part-time).
• Pension Scheme - Secure your future with our salary sacrifice workplace pension.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Access confidential support 24 / 7 for wellbeing and personal matters.
• Instant Discount Schemes : Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts.
• Free On-Site Parking : Convenient parking at our Head Office.

What We're Looking For

• Strong organisational and multitasking ability.
• Confident with technology and Microsoft Office packages.
• Marketing and / or social media experience would be an advantage.
• Able to work independently and proactively.
• Comfortable working under pressure in a professional environment.
• Previous administration experience.
• Ability to work effectively with Director-level staff.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Friendly, helpful and collaborative attitude.

How to apply

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love variety in your day and have a skill for keeping everything running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you, apply today!

For further details on the role please find the Job Description and Person Specification in the documents tab below.